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W14 8LL

Melbury Road

Holland

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Detailed insights for W14 8LL

Overview

Postcode W14 8LL is located in a major urban area, within the Holland ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Holland Park area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holland Park is £82,473 per year. The nearest station is Kensington (Olympia), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Holland Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Holland Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,589 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Holland Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.5%

Approximately 21.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Holland Park is £82,473 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from W14 8LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Holland Park near W14 8LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Kensington (Olympia) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W14 8LL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Kensington (Olympia)

District, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Kensington (Olympia)
0.5 mi

2

Holland Park

Central

Walking directions to Holland Park
0.6 mi

1

High Street Kensington

Circle, District

Walking directions to High Street Kensington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W14 8LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHolland ParkLargeWalking directions to Holland Park
0.4 miMarcus Garvey ParkSmallWalking directions to Marcus Garvey Park

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
5,602.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
15.54(+66%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.16(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.73(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.05(-29%)
Burglary
3.38(-38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
143
37.63%
British
93
24.47%
Other
66
17.37%
Arab
22
5.79%
Other Asian
17
4.47%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
67.71%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.46%
Other
8
2.78%
No qualifications
7
2.43%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
34
31.78%
Owns outright
28
26.17%
Other social rented
23
21.5%
Owns with a mortgage
14
13.08%
Other forms of private rent
8
7.48%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Holland

Median price£1,100,000
Price per sq ft£1,090
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£650K – £1.7M

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £1,100,000 (about £1,090 per square foot) in Holland area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,000 up to £41,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£41,000,000£3,989
Terraced3£3,600,000£1,578
Flats61£945,000£1,075

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holland.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,086,688£2,365,000
2017£1,550,000£2,475,000
2018£1,660,000£3,322,500
2019£1,312,500£3,085,000
2020£1,480,000£2,675,000
2021£1,210,000£2,850,000
2022£1,675,105£2,642,500
2023£950,000£2,887,500
2024£1,075,000£3,010,000
2025£1,092,500£2,335,000
2026£778,750£8,400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holland.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,316£1,722
2017£1,586£1,329
2018£1,492£1,418
2019£1,282£1,537
2020£1,289£1,621
2021£1,395£1,507
2022£1,528£1,619
2023£1,188£1,481
2024£1,340£1,819
2025£1,198£1,334
2026£950£1,746
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holland in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W14 8LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W14 8LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 2026Flat 1, Farley Court, Melbury Road, London, W14 8LJFlatsLeasehold£1,100,000
15 Apr 2025102, Oakwood Court, London, W14 8JZFlatsLeasehold£1,350,000
20 Mar 20266, Oakwood Court, London, W14 8JUFlatsLeasehold£3,467,500
06 Nov 20254, Oakwood Court, London, W14 8JUFlatsLeasehold£2,450,000
27 Mar 20257, Strangways Terrace, London, W14 8NETerracedFreehold£2,050,000

Schools

In the W14 8LL postcode area, located within Holland Park, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W14 8LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKensington Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableSt James Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W14 8LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W14 8LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisNapier Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W14 8LQWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAl Safi Mini MarketKensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W14 8NYWalking directions to Al Safi Mini Market
0.2 miSainsbury's Local346 Kensington High Street, London, W14 8NSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miGreen ValleyKensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W14 8NSWalking directions to Green Valley
0.2 miHolland Green ExpressKensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6NDWalking directions to Holland Green Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.

Band A£1,111
Band B£1,296
Band C£1,481
Band D£1,667
Band E£2,037
Band F£2,407
Band G£2,778
Band H£3,333

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W14 8LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aarien Uday Om Areti

Holland - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Johnny Thalassites

Holland - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Lucy Knight

Holland - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Powell

Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKensington and ChelseaE09000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyKensington and BayswaterE14001310
WardHollandE05009397
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holland ParkE02000585
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 009AE01002864
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W14 8LL

Is W14 8LL (Holland Park) safe?

The area around W14 8LL records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near W14 8LL?

The median sale price around W14 8LL in Holland Park is £1,100,000 (about £1,090 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W14 8LL?

There are 20 schools close to W14 8LL, including Kensington Primary Academy (Outstanding), St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and St James Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W14 8LL?

The closest station to W14 8LL is Kensington (Olympia) in TfL zone 2, about 406 m away, serving the District, Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around W14 8LL?

W14 8LL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,589 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W14 8LL (Holland Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W14 8LL is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aarien Uday Om Areti (Conservative and Unionist Party), Johnny Thalassites (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Lucy Knight (Conservative and Unionist Party).